Antsiranana Population 2026
Antsiranana has a population of 136,959, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇲🇬 Madagascar, located in Diana. Roughly 0.4% of Madagascar's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Antananarivo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,959
Rank in Madagascar
#7
Coordinates
12.32°S, 49.29°E
~60 m elevation · Indian/Antananarivo
Distance to capital (Antananarivo)
757 km
470 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Diana
| City | Population | Rank in Madagascar |
|---|---|---|
| Ambilobe | 66,029 | #14 |
| Ambanja | 63,884 | #15 |
| Hell-Ville | 53,219 | #19 |
| Antsohimbondrona | 32,080 | #54 |
| Ambarakaraka | 16,114 | #100 |
Cities near Antsiranana
- Antsohimbondrona32,080 people · ~98 km away
- Ambilobe66,029 people · ~102 km away
- Iharan̈a23,349 people · ~138 km away
- Ambarakaraka16,114 people · ~139 km away
- Hell-Ville53,219 people · ~164 km away
- Ambanja63,884 people · ~176 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Antsiranana?
Antsiranana has a population of 136,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Madagascar.
What region is Antsiranana in?
Antsiranana is located in Diana, Madagascar.
Is Antsiranana the capital of Madagascar?
No, the capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, about 757 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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